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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

General Affairs Council – 28 January 2020

30 January 2020 · Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Proposed by Christopher Pincher Con Tamworth

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At a glance

Key points

  • Christopher Pincher participated in the General Affairs Council meeting chaired by Andreja Metelok-Zgombi on 28 January 2020.
  • The meeting discussed EU priorities such as accession negotiations and the Conference on the Future of Europe.
  • Pincher expressed the UK's commitment to maintaining a positive relationship with the EU post-exit and hope for a high-quality free trade agreement by year-end.

Issue summary

The statement covers Christopher Pincher's participation in the General Affairs Council meeting chaired by Andreja Metelok-Zgombić, discussing various EU priorities including accession negotiations and the Conference on the Future of Europe.

Action requested

Pincher reiterates the UK's commitment to maintaining a positive relationship with the EU post-exit and expresses hope for agreeing upon a high-quality free trade agreement by year-end.

Key facts

  • Andreja Metelok-Zgombić chaired the General Affairs Council on 28 January.
  • The meeting covered accession negotiations with Serbia, EU position on TIR Convention, and safeguarding Ukraine's territorial integrity.
  • Croatia presented its priorities including legislation related to the next multiannual financial framework and enabling an orderly UK withdrawal from the EU.
  • There was a discussion on the proposed Conference on the Future of Europe.
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